4 Ways to Turn Your Backyard into an Oasis
It’s hot in the summer months. Let’s not lie about it. Pools and spas speckle every backyard throughout the Scottsdale area. Now, creating your own luxury oasis? That takes some skill, taste, and inspiration. While the tips we will show you will be most poignant in the summer months, they will also enhance those beautiful 75 degree nights with friends and family.
Cool Things Down
You’ve seen them at most restaurants with patios, and it’s finally time to make the move to your backyard. Yes, I am talking about the magical innovation of misters. While some may be skeptical since they don’t want to get wet, there are ways to set up misters so that they simply cool down the area and evaporate before reaching your guests. Conversations will flow between you and your friends or you and your significant other much smoother when everyone isn’t counting the minutes until they go inside.
Turn Up the Jams
No matter your music tastes, the sweet melodic sounds of your favorite song will float through the air with Bose 251 environmental speakers. These surround sound speakers will give you complete control of crystal clear sound whether you’re setting the mood, splashing in the pool, or broadening your friend’s musical horizons. Hook these powerhouses up to your smartspeaker or favorite sound system to control your tunes from anywhere in the yard using your phone.
Food & Drink
When looking for a new home, or revamping the one you own, make sure you have ample backyard space for outdoor cooking and drinking. There’s nothing like whipping up a freshly-grilled tri-tip with a few craft brews or mediterranean kabobs with a pitcher of ice-cold margaritas. In order to make this a reality you’ll want to invest in a propane grill, shaded seating (with misters of course), a bar area (or serving area if you prefer), and a pizza oven for the overachievers. Your outdoor kitchen, bar, and seating area will be the difference between a laborious task and a culinary joyride.
Game Time
Since the rise of the craft beer scene, casual games have been reclaimed by adults. It’s almost expected that a backyard has room for cornhole or bocci ball. Take advantage of this social trend and unleash your inner child. Transforming your lawn space into a gaming arena is as simple as a trip to Target or a quick search on Amazon. The customization aspect is completely up to you. Games range from those you can do with a drink in your hand (bocci ball, cornhole, giant board games), to more active ones (croquet, volleyball, spikeball). Even if you’re not a big game person, the option for guests is usually one that will break a conversational stalemate.